Sales & Merchandising Executive (Munster)

Newspread Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Independent News & Media and is one of Ireland’s leading wholesaler/distributors of newspapers and magazines to the retail trade. We are currently inviting applications for the position of

[b][red]Sales & Merchandising Executive (Munster)[/b][/red]

Working within our Sales team the successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales of newspapers and magazines while also growing the sales of our new range of FMCG products in the Munster area and for managing relationships with all customers within the territory.

[b][red]Working to strict monthly targets, the role will involve:[/b][/red]

• Driving sales with existing customers while developing business with new customers

• Merchandising support across convenience and multiple retail groups

• Identifying and exploiting retail opportunities to increase sales

• Promoting the news and magazines category with the trade

• Executing promotions and measuring results

• Providing in depth and insightful market feedback

[b][red]Requirements:[/b][/red]

• A highly motivated and sales-driven individual

• A minimum of 3 years FMCG sales experience

• Excellent communication skills, very strong initiative and a high level of
attention to detail

• Outgoing personality with strong ability to build relationships with key customers

• Ability to work to, and consistently achieve, demanding targets

• Full clean drivers licence

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive package including a fully expensed company car, tablet and mobile phone. If you would like to work in a fast paced environment with a very successful company please email your C.V. along with a cover letter outlining relevant experience and suitability for the role to: Aoife McDonnell via this website.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 28th February 2014.